Baskran.K v. The General Manager

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed by a Helper (Non ITI) of the respondent Transport Corporation, who attained superannuation on 31.05.2022.

¶2According to the petitioner, his terminal benefits were disbursed only on 30.05.2023. Seeking interest for the belated disbursement of the terminal benefits, the petitioner has sent a representation on 24.06.2023. Since there is no response, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3Considering the above said facts, the respondents herein are directed to pay 6% interest to the writ petitioner from the due date till 29.05.2023, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above said direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Dindigul District.

2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

BTR

12.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR K.Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The General Manager, The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited, Dindigul Region, Dindigul District. 2.The Administrator, Tamil Nadu State Transport Employees' Pension Fund Trust, Thiruvalluvar Illam, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest at the rate of 6% per annum, for the period of delay from 31.05.2022 to 30.05.2023 in paying the amounts paid towards the terminal benefits. For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For Respondents : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh Standing Counsel